Dumplings, fish, rice cakes, bamboo shoots, hot pot, etc. are eaten on New Year’s Eve.
Dumplings: Dumplings are a must-have on New Year’s Eve. Because their shape resembles an ingot, they are endowed with a beautiful meaning of attracting wealth in the coming year. Basically, every family will eat it on the 30th night.
Fish: Eating fish on New Year’s Eve symbolizes abundance every year and has the meaning of good fortune.
New Year cake: New Year cake is also an indispensable delicacy on New Year’s Eve. New Year cake has the same pronunciation as Nian Gao, which symbolizes prosperity every year.
Bamboo shoots: Bamboo shoots are made in sections. Each section is higher than the other, which means rising higher and higher step by step.
Hot pot: Hot pot contains many vegetables and meats, which have extremely high nutritional value. Hot pot is also very suitable for family reunions.